Ashford is a district in Kent, South East England, known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes. The town of Ashford serves as a key transport hub, with high-speed rail links to London and Europe via the Channel Tunnel. The area includes historic villages, farmland, and parts of the North Downs, offering a blend of modern convenience and traditional countryside.
The district features a range of residential and commercial developments, alongside green spaces like the Ashford Green Corridor. Local attractions include the Designer Outlet shopping centre and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Ashford’s economy is supported by logistics, retail, and agriculture, reflecting its strategic location in the region.
On average Ashford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ashford is £48,518 per year. There are 62 schools in Ashford: 44 primary (3 Outstanding and 36 Good) and 8 secondary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good).
Aylesford & East Stour
Beaver
Biddenden
Bircholt
Bockhanger
Bybrook
Charing
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm
Downs North
Downs West
Furley
Goat Lees
Godinton
Highfield
Isle of Oxney
Kennington
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
Norman
Park Farm North
Park Farm South
Repton
Rolvenden & Tenterden West
Roman
Saxon Shore
Singleton East
Singleton West
Stanhope
Tenterden North
Tenterden South
Tenterden St Michael's
Upper Weald
Victoria
Washford
Weald Central
Weald North
Weald South
Willesborough
Wye with Hinxhill